Psyche showing her sisters her gifts from Cupid

Jean-Honoré Fragonard's 'Psyche showing her sisters her gifts from Cupid' is a striking mythological painting. It stands out among Fragonard's late Rococo oeuvre, characterised by his emphatic indulgence in pleasure and sensuality. Painted on canvas, this artwork utilises the rich and vibrant medium of oil to bring the scene to life. The painting encapsulates an intimate episode from Greek myth, charged with veiled eroticism. It showcases Fragonard's ability to produce pieces teeming with life and energy, reflecting the hedonistic spirit of the Ancien Régime's final decades.